Surgery costs in Colorado
Typical dog and cat surgery ranges in Colorado, adjusted for regional pricing. These are broad educational estimates — actual quotes vary by clinic, specialist, and urgency.
By Pet Surgery Estimate·Updated July 28, 2026·Methodology·Sources
| Procedure | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $590 | $1,150 | $2,600+ |
| Cat Emergency Abdominal Surgery | $3,850 | $6,850 | $15,850+ |
| Cat Foreign Object Removal (Surgery) | $2,250 | $4,550 | $9,100+ |
| Cat Fracture (Broken Bone) Repair | $1,900 | $4,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cat Mass / Lump Removal | $650 | $1,150 | $3,000+ |
| Cat Neuter (Castration) | $195 | $330 | $720+ |
| Cat Spay (Ovariohysterectomy) | $260 | $460 | $910+ |
| Cat Urinary Blockage Treatment | $2,000 | $4,050 | $9,900+ |
| Dog ACL / CCL / TPLO Surgery | $3,200 | $4,950 | $8,150+ |
| Dog Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy) | $1,950 | $3,100 | $5,200+ |
| Dog Dental Cleaning with Extractions | $650 | $1,300 | $3,000+ |
| Dog Emergency Abdominal Surgery | $4,650 | $8,150 | $15,850+ |
| Dog Foreign Object Removal (Surgery) | $2,550 | $4,900 | $9,100+ |
| Dog Fracture (Broken Bone) Repair | $2,850 | $5,700 | $10,900+ |
| Dog Mass / Lump Removal | $650 | $1,300 | $2,450+ |
| Dog Neuter (Castration) | $260 | $520 | $1,050+ |
| Dog Spay (Ovariohysterectomy) | $390 | $720 | $1,550+ |
Ranges assume a medium pet at a general practice in Colorado. Emergencies and specialists cost more.
Common pet surgeries in Colorado
Choose a procedure for a full cost breakdown, then use the calculator below to personalize it for your pet.
These are national baseline ranges. The table above applies Colorado's regional adjustment.
ACL / CCL / TPLO (knee)
$2,450 – $6,250+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
$500 – $2,300+
Estimate costSpay
$300 – $1,200+
Estimate costForeign object removal
$1,950 – $7,000+
Estimate costDental cleaning + extractions
$450 – $2,000+
Estimate costUrinary blockage (blocked cat)
$1,550 – $7,650+
Estimate costSpay
$200 – $700+
Estimate costMass / lump removal
$500 – $1,900+
Estimate costPersonalize your Colorado estimate
Adjust for your pet, the procedure, urgency, and clinic type.
Finding care in Colorado
Colorado is treated as a higher-cost area in this estimator (about 1.25× the national baseline). Prices in Colorado still vary: general-practice clinics are usually less expensive than emergency or specialty hospitals, and quotes in larger metro areas tend to run higher than in rural ones. Use the ranges as an educational starting point, then get itemized estimates from a few local clinics.
Places to compare surgery quotes in Colorado:
- General-practice and small-animal clinics in Colorado
- 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals in Colorado
- Low-cost spay/neuter or vaccine clinics in Colorado
- Nonprofit pet-assistance and veterinary payment-plan programs
- University or teaching veterinary hospitals, where available
When comparing surgery quotes in Colorado, ask whether the estimate includes anesthesia, monitoring, take-home medications, and recheck visits. Those line items are often billed separately and can change the total significantly.
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City cost pages in Colorado
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Important disclaimer
This estimate is for educational purposes only. It is not veterinary advice, medical advice, financial advice, or an insurance coverage determination. Actual prices vary by clinic, location, diagnostics, anesthesia, complications, aftercare, and policy terms.